When was the last time you thought about how job titles impact your team? If you’ve had employees request more clarity or recognition through their titles, you’re not alone. Titles are about more than just hierarchy—they shape how people understand their roles, how they feel valued, and how they see

Delivering feedback is one of the most important (and trickiest) parts of managing a team. When done right, it can inspire growth and better results. But when it goes wrong—when feedback is brushed off, ignored, or met with defensiveness—it can feel like an uphill battle to reset the tone. In

Micromanagement is one of the most common traps managers fall into. Whether it’s sitting in every meeting, making every decision, or struggling to delegate, it can leave you overworked and your team underwhelmed. In this week’s Managing Made Simple, I shared my guest appearance on the How to Be Awesome

One of the biggest challenges leaders face is when team members hesitate to ask for help, often making issues worse. In this week’s Managing Made Simple, I dive into a simple yet powerful framework for empowering your team to bring you problems clearly and efficiently. This three-step approach can save

In today’s fast-paced business world, training often feels like a luxury—especially when there’s a chance the investment may benefit another company if team members leave. But here’s the real question every business owner should ask: What if they stay? This week on Managing Made Simple, I’m unpacking the overlooked cost

In a business world where doing more with less has become the norm, keeping teams motivated and aligned can feel like an uphill battle. This week on Managing Made Simple, I had the pleasure of diving deep into these challenges with Alison Curtis, Head of Client Services, and Janessa Mason,

As a leader, there’s a constant balancing act between letting your team take ownership of their work and stepping in when things are about to go off the rails. One of the most common questions I hear is, “When do I intervene if I see a potential mistake? Should I

When we watch sports, we often look at them as entertainment, but have you ever thought about what would happen if you managed your team like a professional sports team? In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I’m breaking down three essential lessons we can take from the sports world

Stepping into a leadership role over someone who used to be your peer can feel… complicated. But it doesn’t have to be! In episode 141 of Managing Made Simple, I share three essential strategies for managing former peers—without making things weird. 🎧 Listen on Apple 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎥